UPCOMING TATTOO EVENTS
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, NC Music Factory, 820 Hamilton Street #C6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991 or fax (704) 333-3335 or email Inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.FEBRUARY 2008
8-10. Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention. Baltimore, MD at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. Hotel Res.: (800) 325-3535 (mention Group code “Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention”). Info: ph- (800) 541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
15-17. Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention. Salt Lake City, UT at the Salt Palace Convention Center. World-Class Artists, Tattoo Contest, Noteworthy Vendors, Children's Activity Area, Local & Touring Acts. Info: go to www.SLCTattoo.com.
15-17. Ink Travelers Tattoo & Piercing Convention. Vancouver, WA at the Red Lion Hotel. Reservations: (360) 694-8341. Info: ph- (360) 701-9633, email-storybooktravelers@hotmail.com.
29-Mar. 2. 13th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo. Detroit, MI at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. Hotel Res.: (313) 568-8000. Tattooing, Seminars, Live Entertainment, Suicide Girls! Info: (517) 540-6055, email-eternaltattoos@aol.com or go to eternaltattoos.com.
MARCH 2008
13-16. Moscow Tattoo & Body Art Festival. Moscow, Russia at the T-Modul Exhibition Center. Artists, singers and performers from Russia will impress visitors and foreign guests with unforgettable show. Info: tel- +79263804200, fax- +7495-1484545, email- asintern2006@aim.com or alex82work@yahoo.com or go to www.moscowbodyartfestival.com.
14-16. 2nd Annual Arkansas Inksplosion! Little Rock, AR at the Statehouse Convention Center. Tattooing by top artists, headlining musical acts & live entertainment. Info: www.myspace.com/arkansasinksplosion or inkjunkys.com.
14-16. 6th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo. Reno, Nevada at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Info: ph- (866) 4TATTOO or go to www.pinnacletattoo.com.
14-16. Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival. Worcester, MA at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Info: ph- (508) 414-3203, email irene@zazaink.com or go to www.cpworcester.com. Hotel Res.: (508) 751-6509.
14-16. 2nd Annual INKSPLOSION. Little Rock, AR at the Statehouse Convention Center. Hotel Res.: 1.800.PEABODY (ask for INKSPLOSION rate). Info: (501) 328-3389, email-inkjunkys2@sbcglobal.net or go to www.arkansasinksplosion.com.
22-24. 11th International Tattoo Convention Hamburg. Hamburg, Germany at the Markthalle. Info: tel.-0049-40-310 170, or go to www.endlesspain.com.
27-30. 9th Annual Tampa Bay Tattoofest. Tampa, FL at the Double Tree Westshore Airport Hotel. Tattooing & Contests, Seminars, Art, Entertainment, Vendors, More. Info: ph- (941) 356-9499, email-tattoofest@aol.com or go to www.tattoofest.com.
APRIL 2008
4-6. Arizona Tattoo Expo. Mesa, AZ at the Mesa Centennial Hall. Arizona’s largest tattoo show! Tattooing & Piercing, 150+ Artists, Seminars, Contests, Celebrity Judges, Side Shows, Art Gallery, Food & Spirits, More! Info: email- sage@aztattooexpo.com or sean@aztattooexpo.com or go to aztattooexpo.com.
4-6. I Love Tattoo—Taiwan International Tattoo Convention. Hengchun, Pingtung, Taiwan at the Kenting Youth Activity Center. Info: ph- 886-7-2217262, email-neo.pan@msa.hinet.net or go to www.ilovetattootaiwan.com.
12-13. 13th Annual Belfort Tattoo Convention. Belfort, France at the Hotel Atria. Info: ph- +336.66.02.80.89, email- btfamily@hotmail.fr or go to www.belforttattoofamily.com.
17-20. 29th Annual National Tattoo Association Convention. Reno, NV at the Peppermill Hotel. Tattooing, Contests, Seminars, Banquet, Info: www.nationaltattooassociation.com
18-20. Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention. Philadelphia, PA at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center. Hotel Res.: (215) 448-2000 (mention “PTA room block”). Info: (800) 541-8239 or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
18-20. Gold Coast Tattoo Expo. Miami, FL at the Miami Beach Convention Center. World Renowned Artists, Live Tattooing & Piercing, Custom & Vintage Cars, Hot Rods & Choppers, Entertainment, Unique Vendors, Contests & Awards. Info: ph- (561) 351-3612, email-
peter@standardevents.com or go to www.goldcoasttattooexpo.com.
18-20. Laughlin Tattoo Convention. Laughlin, NV at the Aquarius Casino. Info: ph- (808) 955-0323, email-dermalknowledge@gmail.com or go to www.dermalknowledgeproductions.com.
19-20. North Lakes International Tattoo Show. Cumbria, UK at the Shepherds Inn, Carlisle. Info: email- colinjohnfell@aol.com or go to www.mikestattooz.co.uk.
MAY 2008
16-18. 11th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention. New York, NY at the legendary Roseland Ballroom in the Heart of Times Square. International Artists, Sideshow Entertainment, Book Signings, Contests, Much More. Info: ph/fx- (212) 982-7700, or go to www.nyctattooconvention.com.
16-18. Hell City Tattoo Festival Hell City 6: The Respawn. Columbus, OH at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. International Artists, Competitions & Trophies, Freakshow, Fine Art, Hell City Sinema, Art Fusion. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to www.hellcitytattoofest.com.
16-18. Lilac City Tattoo Expo. Spokane, WA. Info: go to www.lilaccityexpo.com.
16-18. Arizona Skin Art Expo. Glendale, AZ at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Largest Skin Art Event in History. Live Bands, Tattoo Icon Appearances, Sideshows, Tattoo Contests, Giveaways. Info: ph- (877) 255-6072, email- gclarkson@highcaliberevents.com or go to www.skinartexpo.com.
JUNE 2008
13-15. 8th Annual Valencia Tattoo Convention. Valencia, Spain. Major International Tattooists, Piercing, Vendors, Shows, More. Info: email- convencionvalencia@hotmail.com or go to www.valenciatattooconvention.com.
13-15. 10th Annual Northern Ink Xposure. Toronto Tattoo Expo at The Hilton. Hotel Res.: (416) 869 3456. Info: dmcgrath@tattoos.com or stuk@tattoos.com or go to www.tattoos.com/nix.
JULY 2008
25-26. 4th International Tattoo Convention. Stavanger, Norway. Tattooing & Piercing, Shows, Demos, Special Guest: Isobel Varley. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.no.
AUGUST 2008
1-3. Skin Deep’s Tattoo Jam. Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales, UK. Info: www.tattoojam.co.uk.
8-10. 3rd Annual Oklahoma Body Art Festival. Oklahoma City, OK at the Biltmore Hotel. Tattooing by world famous artists, performances by The Lizardman and Suicide Girls. Info: email-info@okbodyart.com or go to www.okbodyart.com.
SEPTEMBER 2008
5-7. 2nd Annual Castellon Tattoo Convention. Castellón, Spain at the Recinto La Pergola (Paseo Ribalta). Tattoo Contest, Fusion Art, Piercing, Distributors, Live Acts. Info: email- castellontattoo@hotmail.com or go to www.castellontattooconvention.com.
12-14. 2008 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Downtown Jacksonville, FL at the Wyndham Riverwalk. Tattooing, Seminars, Contests, Entertainment. Hotel Res.: (904) 395-5100. Info: email- daughertyjack@hotmail.com or go to www.conventionpros.com.
12-14. 6th Annual Art Tattoo Montreal. Montreal, Queb, Canada at the beautiful Gare Windsor. Info: (514) 525-2025, email- arttattoomontreal@hotmail.com or go to www.prosproduction.com.
OCTOBER 2008
9-12. Wild Wild West Tattoo Expo. Tucson, Arizona at the Double Tree Hotel. Tattoo Contests, Seminars, Guest Speakers, Educational Classes and Visual Slide Shows. All ages are welcome to attend. Hotel Res.: (520) 881-4200. Info: ph- (520) 747-3340 or go to www.dennisdwyer.com.
18-19. Evian Tattoo Show. Evian les Bains, France at Palais des Congres, 80 worldwide tattoo artists, one of the biggest tattoo convention in France. Info: email-evian@tattoo-passion.com or go to www.eviantattoo.com.
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, Art & Ink Publications, 820 Hamilton Street #C-6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991, fax (704) 333-3433 or email inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.